Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded [By S. Richardson]. [Another] - Scholar's Choice Edition

Samuel Richardson’s Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded was first published in 1740 and is widely considered one of the earliest examples of the English novel. Written as a series of letters, the narrative follows a young maidservant who navigates the moral complexities and unwelcome advances of her master, ultimately securing marriage and social elevation through her steadfast virtue. Its publication sparked an immediate cultural sensation, generating widespread public debate over its moral implications and spawning a cottage industry of parodies, prints, and responses.

The Scholar's Choice Edition is a modern reproduction produced by archival publishers intended to provide scholars and readers with accessible, text-based access to historical volumes. These editions are typically derived from original scans held in library archives and are designed for academic utility rather than aesthetic facsimile, focusing on preserving the original text of the 18th-century masterpiece for contemporary study and reference.